WALGREENS POLISH REMOVER NON-ACETONE (2005 FORMULATION)
last updated: 04/01/05 brand: Walgreens by Walgreen Co.
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Given the incomplete information made available by companies and the government, EWG provides additional information on personal care product ingredients from the published scientific literature. The chart below indicates that research studies have found that exposure to one or more ingredients in this product -- not the product itself -- caused the indicated health effect(s) in the studies reviewed by Skin Deep researchers. Actual health risks, if any, will vary based on the level of exposure to the ingredient and individual susceptibility -- information not available in Skin Deep.
Ingredients in this product are linked to: | |
 | Cancer |
| Developmental/reproductive toxicity |
 | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| Other concerns for ingredients used in this product: Neurotoxicity, Endocrine disruption, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Miscellaneous, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
Ingredients from packaging: ETHYL ACETATE , ALCOHOL , WATER , PROPYLENE CARBONATE , DIMETHYL GLUTARATE , DIMETHYL SUCCINATE , DIMETHYL ADIPATE , GLYCERIN , GELATIN , FRAGRANCE , ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL , PROPYL ACETATE , BENZOPHENONE-1 , CASTOR OIL , DENATONIUM BENZOATE , RED 17 , YELLOW 11
Warnings from packaging: ? Extremely flammable. Liquid and vapors may ignite. Do not use when smoking. Do not use or store near fire, flame or heat. ? Keep out of eyes. In case of eye contact, immediately flush eyes with water, remove any contact lenses and continue to flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Contact physician. ? Harmful if ingested. In case of accidental ingestion, give fluids liberally and consult with local Poison Control Center. ? Harmful to synthetic fabrics, woods finishes and plastics. ? Keep out of reach of children.
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ingredients
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| FRAGRANCE | 8 | 100% | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous |
| BENZOPHENONE-1 | 5 | 79% | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| ETHYL ACETATE | 4 | 78% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| ETHANOL ALCOHOL | 5 | 74% | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards |
| D&C RED 17 | 2 | 70% | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| D&C YELLOW 11 | 0 | 75% | none identified |
| ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL | 4 | 72% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| CASTOR OIL | 2 | 80% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption |
| PROPYL ACETATE | 1 | 79% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| GLYCERIN | 2 | 74% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| DIMETHYL GLUTARATE | 1 | 94% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| DENATONIUM BENZOATE | 1 | 90% | none identified |
| DIMETHYL SUCCINATE | 1 | 89% | none identified |
| DIMETHYL ADIPATE | 1 | 88% | none identified |
| GELATIN | 1 | 88% | none identified |
| PROPYLENE CARBONATE | 1 | 85% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| WATER | 0 | 0% | innocuous |
Cancer*
*This table includes all possible cancer concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | GLYCERIN, ETHYL ACETATE | |
| Cancer - limited evidence | ETHANOL | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, D&C RED 17 |
Developmental/reproductive toxicity*
*This table includes all possible developmental/reproductive toxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Limited evidence of developmental toxicity | ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | DIMETHYL ADIPATE, GLYCERIN | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses | GELATIN | |
| Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence | ETHYL ACETATE | |
| Limited evidence of reproductive toxicity | ETHANOL, CASTOR OIL |
Neurotoxicity*
*This table includes all possible neurotoxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| nervous system - weight of evidence unknown/unassessed/unreview: published lit review or major tox study | PROPYL ACETATE, ETHANOL | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses | GLYCERIN, BENZOPHENONE-1 | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses | DENATONIUM BENZOATE | |
| Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity | FRAGRANCE | |
| Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity | ETHYL ACETATE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL |
Endocrine disruption*
*This table includes all possible endocrine disruption concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses | GLYCERIN | |
| Human any disruptor - strong evidence | BENZOPHENONE-1 |
Allergies/immunotoxicity*
*This table includes all possible allergies/immunotoxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Known human immune system toxicant | FRAGRANCE | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | BENZOPHENONE-1 |
Persistence and bioaccumulation*
*This table includes all possible persistence and bioaccumulation concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Not suspected to be bioaccumulative | PROPYL ACETATE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, ETHANOL | |
| Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife | D&C RED 17 |
Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)*
*This table includes all possible organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | PROPYL ACETATE, DIMETHYL GLUTARATE | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | DIMETHYL SUCCINATE | |
| One or more animal studies show liver effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | D&C RED 17 | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, ETHYL ACETATE, ETHANOL | |
| One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at very low doses | GLYCERIN | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses | BENZOPHENONE-1 |
Miscellaneous*
*This table includes all possible miscellaneous concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Occupational hazards related to handling | PROPYL ACETATE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, ETHYL ACETATE, ETHANOL | |
| Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown | FRAGRANCE |
Multiple, additive exposure sources*
*This table includes all possible multiple, additive exposure sources concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food | PROPYL ACETATE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, GLYCERIN, GELATIN, ETHYL ACETATE, ETHANOL, DIMETHYL SUCCINATE, CASTOR OIL | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | ETHANOL |
Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)*
*This table includes all possible irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses | GLYCERIN | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | ETHANOL | |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | CASTOR OIL |
| Classified as irritant | PROPYLENE CARBONATE, PROPYL ACETATE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, ETHYL ACETATE |
Data gaps*
*This table includes all possible data gaps concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Risk assessment method deficiencies and data gaps - Maximum reported "as used" concentration is basis of safety assessment by industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR) - implicit safe concentration limit in product | CASTOR OIL, ETHYL ACETATE, PROPYLENE CARBONATE | |
| Safety assessment was based on related chemical | CASTOR OIL | |
| Risk assessment method deficiencies and data gaps - Maximum reported "as used" concentration is basis of safety assessment by industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR) - implicit safe concentration limit in product | BENZOPHENONE-1 | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | PROPYL ACETATE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, DIMETHYL ADIPATE, DIMETHYL GLUTARATE, DIMETHYL SUCCINATE, ETHANOL, FRAGRANCE, GELATIN, GLYCERIN, DENATONIUM BENZOATE |
Occupational hazards*
*This table includes all possible occupational hazards concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses | GLYCERIN | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to high doses | ETHANOL, ETHYL ACETATE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, PROPYL ACETATE |
Biochemical or cellular level changes*
*This table includes all possible biochemical or cellular level changes concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | D&C RED 17 | |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | ETHANOL, GLYCERIN |
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